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Andesine and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.02
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Andesine and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine and Liddicoatite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Andesine and Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Andesine and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andesine and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andesine and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andesine is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.